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Pencil reed rattan bamboo coastal palm leaf bench, Vivai del Sud 1970s
Pencil reed rattan bamboo coastal palm leaf bench, Vivai del Sud 1970s

Pencil reed rattan bamboo coastal palm leaf bench, Vivai del Sud 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Zaandam, NL

Wonderful pencil reed bamboo bench sofa attributed to Vivai del Sud, Italy 1970s - 1980s. This

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

French Design, Pierre Chapo, S35 Corner Bench in French Elm, Set of Two
French Design, Pierre Chapo, S35 Corner Bench in French Elm, Set of Two

French Design, Pierre Chapo, S35 Corner Bench in French Elm, Set of Two

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Renens, CH

Vintage Pierre Chapo S35 “Banc à dos droit” or Straight-back bench executed in French elm. As

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Elm

Banc Africain Senufo, 1980
Banc Africain Senufo, 1980

Banc Africain Senufo, 1980

Located in PARIS, FR

African bench in hand carved wood, 1980s. Traditional bench from Burkina Faso, Senufo people. Good

Category

Vintage 1980s Burkinabe Brutalist Benches

Materials

Wood

1980's Parsons Ottoman Benches After Milo Baughman
1980's Parsons Ottoman Benches After Milo Baughman

1980's Parsons Ottoman Benches After Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Southampton, NJ

High quality custom pair of ottomans; Design Center of New York, c. 1980's. Substantial solid wood

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1980s Vintage Stools Benches in Blush Upholstery, a Pair
1980s Vintage Stools Benches in Blush Upholstery, a Pair

1980s Vintage Stools Benches in Blush Upholstery, a Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful vintage pair of benches in the original blush Mohair Damask fabric. No need to

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

1980s Vintage Billy Baldwin Style X Benches Seating Ottomans- a Pair
1980s Vintage Billy Baldwin Style X Benches Seating Ottomans- a Pair

1980s Vintage Billy Baldwin Style X Benches Seating Ottomans- a Pair

By Billy Baldwin

Located in Saddle River, NJ

sturdy and durable, offering comfortable seating. Vintage: 1980s Vintage Billy Baldwin Style X Benches

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

1980s, Spanish Wrought Iron and Leather Low Bench
1980s, Spanish Wrought Iron and Leather Low Bench

1980s, Spanish Wrought Iron and Leather Low Bench

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s Spanish gilded wrought iron and leather low bench.  

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Stools

Materials

Iron

Vintage 1980s Flair Furniture Pine Settee Love Seat Bench Pierre Deux
Vintage 1980s Flair Furniture Pine Settee Love Seat Bench Pierre Deux

Vintage 1980s Flair Furniture Pine Settee Love Seat Bench Pierre Deux

By Flair

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Flair Furniture Settee or love seat. Made of pine with spool turned / ribbed design. Finished in French Pierre Deux yellow paisley fabric. Measure: 56".  

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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Danish Modern Rosewood HiFi Cabinet by Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen, 1980s.
Danish Modern Rosewood HiFi Cabinet by Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen, 1980s.

Danish Modern Rosewood HiFi Cabinet by Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen, 1980s.

By Bang & Olufsen, Jacob Jensen

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Modern Rosewood HiFi Cabinet by Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen, 1980s. Danish freestanding

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Postmodern Bench, circa 1980’s
Postmodern Bench, circa 1980’s

Postmodern Bench, circa 1980’s

By Steve Chase

Located in Chicago, IL

Postmodern bench 1980’s. Cool original 80’s fabric in great condition.

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric

1980’s Waterfall Bench in Copper Mohair
1980’s Waterfall Bench in Copper Mohair

1980’s Waterfall Bench in Copper Mohair

By Karl Springer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A 1980’s Post Modern waterfall bench newly reupholstered in a plush copper colored mohair. The

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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery

1980 's Waterfall Legs, Lucite Bench Stool, Red Velvet Upholstery - Pair
1980 's Waterfall Legs, Lucite Bench Stool, Red Velvet Upholstery - Pair

1980 's Waterfall Legs, Lucite Bench Stool, Red Velvet Upholstery - Pair

By Hill Manufacturing

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Crimson red velvet stools upholstered in velvet textile by Hill Manufacturing - Thick lucite base. Upholstery contains no rips or tears - multi use piece; at the end of a bed, entryw...

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Acrylic

1980s Light Blue Parsons Bench
1980s Light Blue Parsons Bench

1980s Light Blue Parsons Bench

By Milo Baughman

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a stylish Parsons bench, circa the 1980s. Add extra seating to your

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Bernhardt Flair "Waterfall" Bench, 1980s
Bernhardt Flair "Waterfall" Bench, 1980s

Bernhardt Flair "Waterfall" Bench, 1980s

By Bernhardt Design, Milo Baughman

Located in Hamburg, PA

A sleek Milo Baughman style "Waterfall" Bench by Bernhardt "Flair." The bench is sometimes

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

1980s Hollywood Regency Contemporary Waterfall Bench
1980s Hollywood Regency Contemporary Waterfall Bench

1980s Hollywood Regency Contemporary Waterfall Bench

By Milo Baughman

Located in Southampton, NJ

Exceptionally lithe 1980s contemporary upholstered waterfall bench of solid bent wood constructed

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Vintage 1980s North American Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood, Cotton, Silk

Postmodern Channel Form Leather Bench, circa 1980s
Postmodern Channel Form Leather Bench, circa 1980s

Postmodern Channel Form Leather Bench, circa 1980s

Located in Peabody, MA

An unusual Postmodern channel form bench in aqua leather with a slight pearlescent sheen, circa

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Karl Springer Brass and Lucite Bench, 1980s
Karl Springer Brass and Lucite Bench, 1980s

Karl Springer Brass and Lucite Bench, 1980s

By Karl Springer

Located in Amarillo, TX

Signed Karl Springer Lucite bench with brass United States, 1980s Signed Karl Springer

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Circa 1980s Waterfall Bench by Steve Chase
Circa 1980s Waterfall Bench by Steve Chase

Circa 1980s Waterfall Bench by Steve Chase

By Steve Chase

Located in St. Louis, MO

From the glamour years of the 1980s, is this Steve Chase 62" W waterfall bench with stripe

Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Tufted Parsons Bench Baughman 1980s
Mid-Century Modern Tufted Parsons Bench Baughman 1980s

Mid-Century Modern Tufted Parsons Bench Baughman 1980s

By Parsons

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a tufted bench parson by Milo Baughman circa the 1980s. In very good

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric

1980s Vintage Karl Springer Waterfall Dark Violet Reupholstered Bench
1980s Vintage Karl Springer Waterfall Dark Violet Reupholstered Bench

1980s Vintage Karl Springer Waterfall Dark Violet Reupholstered Bench

By Karl Springer

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

Karl Springer, circa the 1980s. Layer a space or add extra seating with this eye-catching bench wrapped

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery

Pair of Channel-Tufted Milo Baughman Styled Modern Benches, 1980s
Pair of Channel-Tufted Milo Baughman Styled Modern Benches, 1980s

Pair of Channel-Tufted Milo Baughman Styled Modern Benches, 1980s

By Karl Springer, Milo Baughman, Steve Chase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of attractive Milo Baughman styled channel-tufted modern benches, price listed is for the

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Pair of Charles Rennie Mackintosh Willow Benches by Cassina, Italy, ca. 1980s
Pair of Charles Rennie Mackintosh Willow Benches by Cassina, Italy, ca. 1980s

Pair of Charles Rennie Mackintosh Willow Benches by Cassina, Italy, ca. 1980s

By Cassina, Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Located in Peabody, MA

A pair of lattice back benches in the Secessionist manner originally designed in 1904 by Charles

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Vintage 1980s Italian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Modern Regency Lucite Bench Thick Legs Bronze Velvet Charles Hollis Jones, 1980s
Modern Regency Lucite Bench Thick Legs Bronze Velvet Charles Hollis Jones, 1980s

Modern Regency Lucite Bench Thick Legs Bronze Velvet Charles Hollis Jones, 1980s

By Karl Springer, Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Hollywood Regency modern Lucite bench style of Karl Springer - Charles Hollis Jones Era. Designed

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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Velvet, Lucite

Vintage 1980s Joel Donahoe "Lamkin" Life-Size Sheep-Ram Sculpture Bench Ottoman
Vintage 1980s Joel Donahoe "Lamkin" Life-Size Sheep-Ram Sculpture Bench Ottoman

Vintage 1980s Joel Donahoe "Lamkin" Life-Size Sheep-Ram Sculpture Bench Ottoman

By Hans Peter Krafft

Located in St. Louis, MO

1980s Joel Donahoe designed life-size Sheep or Ram sculpture, can be used as bench, ottoman or

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

1980s Spanish Faux Bamboo Wooden Long Stool Backless Bench
1980s Spanish Faux Bamboo Wooden Long Stool Backless Bench

1980s Spanish Faux Bamboo Wooden Long Stool Backless Bench

Located in Marbella, ES

Vintage 1980s Spanish faux bamboo wooden long stool backless bench.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Faux Bamboo

1980s Jacob Epstein for Cumberland Furniture Vinyl & Polished Stainless Bench
1980s Jacob Epstein for Cumberland Furniture Vinyl & Polished Stainless Bench

1980s Jacob Epstein for Cumberland Furniture Vinyl & Polished Stainless Bench

By Cumberland Furniture, Jacob Epstein

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a polished stainless steel bench from the 1980s, upholstered in black vinyl. It was

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Zebra Hide Bench Stool with Storage Trunk and Tassels, circa 1980s 1990s
Zebra Hide Bench Stool with Storage Trunk and Tassels, circa 1980s 1990s

Zebra Hide Bench Stool with Storage Trunk and Tassels, circa 1980s 1990s

Located in New York, NY

century, 1980s-1990s. Bench, by Bombay Furniture Co., is rectangular in shape, has authentic animal zebra

Category

Late 20th Century Benches

Materials

Animal Skin, Upholstery, Wood, Zebra Hide, Hide

Upholstered Waterfall Bench
Upholstered Waterfall Bench

Upholstered Waterfall Bench

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1980s Waterfall style bench. Fully upholstered form, usable scale, good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Striped Waterfall Bench by Steve Chase
Striped Waterfall Bench by Steve Chase

Striped Waterfall Bench by Steve Chase

By Steve Chase

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1980’s waterfall bench by Steve Chase. In good original vintage condition, with minor wear

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric

Vintage "Waterfall" Bench by Directional
Vintage "Waterfall" Bench by Directional

Vintage "Waterfall" Bench by Directional

By Directional

Located in Dallas, TX

Sculptural and modern 1980's Directional waterfall bench in the style of Milo Baughman or Karl

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet

Waterfall Bench by Steve Chase
Waterfall Bench by Steve Chase

Waterfall Bench by Steve Chase

By Steve Chase

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A glamorous 1980s newly reupholstered waterfall bench by Steve Chase. The bench has been

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric

Striped Waterfall Bench by Steve Chase
Striped Waterfall Bench by Steve Chase

Striped Waterfall Bench by Steve Chase

By Steve Chase

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A glamorous 1980s newly upholstered bench by Steve Chase. The bench has been upholstered in a

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Waterfall Bench by Steve Chase
Vintage Waterfall Bench by Steve Chase

Vintage Waterfall Bench by Steve Chase

By Steve Chase

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Stunning vintage waterfall bench designed by Steve Chase in the United States, circa 1980s. This

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric

Carved Cote d’Ivoire Senufo Bench Day Bed
Carved Cote d’Ivoire Senufo Bench Day Bed

Carved Cote d’Ivoire Senufo Bench Day Bed

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1980s wooden bench or day bed by the Senufo people of the Ivory Coast. Dark stained hand

Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Benches

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chrome "Waterfall" Bench in Boucle by Steve Chase
Vintage Chrome "Waterfall" Bench in Boucle by Steve Chase

Vintage Chrome "Waterfall" Bench in Boucle by Steve Chase

By Steve Chase

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Stunning vintage chrome “Waterfall” bench designed by Steve Chase in the United States, circa 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Fully Upholstered Postmodern Parson Style Vanity Bench / Stool. Circa 1980
Fully Upholstered Postmodern Parson Style Vanity Bench / Stool. Circa 1980

Fully Upholstered Postmodern Parson Style Vanity Bench / Stool. Circa 1980

By Parsons

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Fully Upholstered Postmodern Parson Style Vanity Bench Stool. Circa 1980s Features a

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Upholstered Bench in the Manner of Karl Springer and Steve Chase
Upholstered Bench in the Manner of Karl Springer and Steve Chase

Upholstered Bench in the Manner of Karl Springer and Steve Chase

By Steve Chase

Located in Cincinnati, OH

An upholstered bench with colorful, 1980s patterns in oil cloth with lower stretchers, from the

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

1980s Italian Walnut Button-Tufted Leather Upholstered Roll Arm Window Seat
1980s Italian Walnut Button-Tufted Leather Upholstered Roll Arm Window Seat

1980s Italian Walnut Button-Tufted Leather Upholstered Roll Arm Window Seat

By David Roentgen

Located in Carimate, Como

Crafted in Italy, this traditional French Louis XVI and neoclassical style banquette, window seat or daybed features rolled arm curved sides, the typical carved and tapered legs with...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Klismos Benches
Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Klismos Benches

Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Klismos Benches

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings style Klismos benches, circa 1980s. Measures: Seat height 18.5

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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair of Silver Leaf over Steel X Greek Key Benches/Style of Jean Michel Frank
Pair of Silver Leaf over Steel X Greek Key Benches/Style of Jean Michel Frank

Pair of Silver Leaf over Steel X Greek Key Benches/Style of Jean Michel Frank

Located in North Miami, FL

has textural lines to it. The center button is 1.75" diameter. These benches from the 1980s are so

Category

Vintage 1960s American Classical Greek Benches

Materials

Silver Leaf, Steel

Midcentury Iron Settee with Cushion
Midcentury Iron Settee with Cushion

Midcentury Iron Settee with Cushion

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1980s iron frame settee or bench has a worn painted finish, high flared sides and open frame

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Mod Pr. of  Upholstered Stools Ottomans Benches c 1970/1980's
Mod Pr. of  Upholstered Stools Ottomans Benches c 1970/1980's

Mod Pr. of Upholstered Stools Ottomans Benches c 1970/1980's

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

Chic pair of upholstered stools, in groovy oval repeat fabric. The stools feature a completely upholstered form with attached top pad cushion, and oriental reference legs. Hard to f...

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Ottoman/Bench in Animal Print by Milo Baughman for Carson's, USA, c. 1980's
Ottoman/Bench in Animal Print by Milo Baughman for Carson's, USA, c. 1980's

Ottoman/Bench in Animal Print by Milo Baughman for Carson's, USA, c. 1980's

By Milo Baughman

Located in Deland, FL

functionality. Whether used as a small bench, an entryway bench, or a bedside accent, this vintage piece is

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Table or Bench-Shelf, circa 1980s
Modern Table or Bench-Shelf, circa 1980s

Modern Table or Bench-Shelf, circa 1980s

Located in New York, NY

An 1980s Modern rectangular table. Great as a thin coffee/cocktail table or as a bench-shelf (as

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Pair of Waterfall Benches by Steve Chase
Pair of Waterfall Benches by Steve Chase

Pair of Waterfall Benches by Steve Chase

By Steve Chase

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1980’s Glamorous pair of waterfall benches designed by Steve Chase. Newly reupholster with off

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Forged Iron and Woven Rattan Stools / Benches
Pair of Forged Iron and Woven Rattan Stools / Benches

Pair of Forged Iron and Woven Rattan Stools / Benches

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking and unique pair of forged iron and woven rattan stools / benches, circa 1980s. The

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Original French Design Pierre Chapo, S35 & T35 Dining Set in Elm, France, 1980s
Original French Design Pierre Chapo, S35 & T35 Dining Set in Elm, France, 1980s

Original French Design Pierre Chapo, S35 & T35 Dining Set in Elm, France, 1980s

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Renens, CH

: French Elmwood Origination: 1980s, France Approximate dimensions: Small bench: Height: 84 cm Width

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Elm

Karl Springer 1980's Bench - Memphis Design
Karl Springer 1980's Bench - Memphis Design

Karl Springer 1980's Bench - Memphis Design

Located in Stamford, CT

Karl Springer 1980's Bench - Memphis Design

Category

Late 20th Century American Benches

Gun Finish Leather 1980s Bench
Gun Finish Leather 1980s Bench

Gun Finish Leather 1980s Bench

Located in Pasadena, CA

A slightly shimmering gun finish leather bench with neat stitching detailing and two cushions

Category

Late 20th Century American Benches

Materials

Steel

Nickel X Base Bench
Nickel X Base Bench

Nickel X Base Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 1980's bench. Newly upholstered seat on a nickel plated X base with brass accents.

Category

Late 20th Century Benches

Materials

Brass

Vintage Lucite Bench or Stool
Vintage Lucite Bench or Stool

Vintage Lucite Bench or Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a 1980s bench or stool. Solid Lucite frame, rectangular X-legs. Seat has been newly

Category

Vintage 1980s European Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

1980's Mahogany Frame Chippendale Upholstered Bench
1980's Mahogany Frame Chippendale Upholstered Bench

1980's Mahogany Frame Chippendale Upholstered Bench

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Chippendale style bench, unbranded, similar quality to Craftique. Solid mahogany frame

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Benches

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1980s bench you’re looking for. Each 1980s bench for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. If you’re shopping for a 1980s bench, we have 895 options in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 1980s bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1980s bench made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. A well-made 1980s bench has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Karl Springer, Miguel Milà and Steve Chase are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1980s Bench?

Prices for a 1980s bench start at $20 and top out at $985,000 with the average selling for $2,500.

Finding the Right Benches for You

Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.

Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.

Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.

For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.

Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1980s Bench
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What 1980s style is called varies. There isn't a single style that represents the entire decade. Rather, style trends included punk, preppy, new wave, athletic, skater and hip-hop styles. Find a selection of vintage clothing and accessories from the 1980s on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Bold, head-turning looks were in fashion during the 1980s. It was the decade of bright electric neon colors as well as suits, jackets, tops and dresses with shoulder pads. The aerobics and fitness craze of the ’80s spilled over into fashion, with people sporting leg warmers, headbands and leggings as everyday apparel. Punk culture also influenced style, with leather jackets, fishnet stockings and chunky metal jewelry being favored by some. Denim looks of the time were often baggy and flaunted acid washes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1980s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Windsor bench is typically a two-seater chair built with solid wood and round-tenoned legs with seats that are a shallow dish or saddle shape for comfort. Windsor chairs grew in popularity during the 16th century with the design being fashioned after wheel spokes. Shop a selection of Windor-style seating on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A cobbler’s bench is a low-to-the-ground wooden bench that has a backless seat on one end and a workstation on the other.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A shoe bench refers to a bench that can also be utilized as a shoe storage compartment underneath the seating. Some shoe benches feature shelving, while others may have compartments to keep your shoes sorted. Shop a selection of vintage and contemporary shoe benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Settle benches are long wooden benches with arms and tall backs. They were common in Europe during the first half of the 18th century.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mission bench is a long rectangular bench, often with a mid-height back and open arms. The bench is made out of wood, oak to be specific, and sometimes even animal skin. You’ll find a collection of mission benches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A teak bench is a bench that is constructed from teak, which is a kind of tropical hardwood which is mostly used for making chairs, seats and even boats. Appreciated for its dense grain and rich luster, old-growth teak was a sought-after material among mid-century modern designers. With proper care, a teak bench can last for nearly 70 years! Find your long-lasting teak bench on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A prayer bench, also known as a hassock or prie-dieu, is a piece of furniture that you can kneel on when praying. It helps to keep your knees feeling comfortable and elevated off the floor. Shop a variety of prayer benches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Benches can be used in nearly every space, from the foyer to the bedroom to the living room. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host several guests with limited space. On 1stDibs, find benches and other seating today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some types of benches designed primarily for indoor use include storage benches, entry benches, backless benches, settee benches and dining benches. Garden benches, memorial benches and planter benches are three types commonly displayed outdoors. On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage and antique benches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A telephone bench, sometimes called a gossip-bench, is a bench that features an attached side-table at one end. These styles became popular after the telephone was invented in the 19th century. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary telephone benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A parametric bench is a long seating solution made out of evenly spaced rows of wood. Because of the precision required to create the complex pieces, construction of parametric furniture normally uses computer-controlled manufacturing machinery. Find a collection of parametric furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A waterfall bench is a bench that has rounded corners, which gives the illusion that the lines of the seating solution flow like water. Waterfall benches and other waterfall furniture were popular during the 1930s and 40s. Shop a collection of waterfall furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A deacon’s bench is a long bench with a back, and often arms, made up of spindles or slats. It is typically crafted from wood and often used as an entryway bench or at the foot of a bed. On 1stDibs, find a range of deacon’s benches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    How much a Chanel bag was in 1980 varied by style. The iconic Chanel Classic Flap Bag retailed for around $1,000. Due to inflation and increased demand for the bags, the price rose over the years. By 1990, the price had risen to $1,150, and twenty years later, it had soared to $2,850. When it was first released in 1952, the same bag cost $220. Shop a wide range of vintage Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, plaid was popular in the 1980s. Interestingly, it was a signature feature of two very different styles that trended during the decade. Plaid appeared on pleated skirts and blazers, common among the preppy set. In addition, many in the punk subculture sported plaid pants and dresses. Find a wide variety of 1980s apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, although Versace remains one of the top fashion houses of today, the 1980s are considered the heyday of Versace. Campaigns included top supermodels of the time, including Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer, and were shot by the top photographers Richard Avedon and Bruce Weber. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Versace apparel and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    One of the most popular types of dresses during the 1980s was a tight-fitting sheath with oversized shoulder pads. Peplum accents were also common as were large puffy sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 1980s vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, piano benches are not necessary. You can sit on any stool or chair that is the appropriate height to play the piano. However, some pianists find them more comfortable or prefer how they look in front of the instrument. You'll find a selection of antique and vintage piano benches on 1stDibs.